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Through our work in previous projects we have found many people who are affected by leprosy and whose rights to health, work, social life and well-being are being violated. Because leprosy is now considered largely eliminated by the government, it is no longer seen as a problem that needs much

Persons affected by leprosy in Indonesia often do not have adequate medical and rehabilitative care. This worrying development needs attention and concrete action. YDTI and PerMaTa South Sulawesi are advocating to improve health care and rehabilitation services. We inform, train, question and collect evidence to increase understanding about the needs

Young people affected by leprosy in Gowa District, South Sulawesi, have set up a cooperative and run a ‘waste bank’. They raise awareness of waste management in their communities, collect household waste and sell it for further use. The aim is to create a stable income for the young people

The main impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on persons affected by leprosy was socio-economic. The lockdowns have forced many companies to close and everyone was restricted in their freedom of movement. Many employment opportunities for people affected by leprosy were no longer available, such as working as a park guide

Leprosy is a curable disease. But persons affected by leprosy around the world continue to face serious stigma and discrimination. In South Sulawesi, Indonesia, leprosy is still common and often people are stigmatised and excluded from community life. One of them is old Mr. Lepu. He had leprosy many years